Looking for advice related to distance teaching? How about ideas for supporting teachers who are now teaching from home? If so, check out the recently launched professional learning portal called PLtogether to help educators adjust to teaching during coronavirus. The site already has more than 30 videos and curated COVID-19 resources. You’ll find on-demand professional…
Some students are actually thriving in the remote learning world as teachers have noticed some benefits that have come with the shift to distance learning. Many teachers have noticed the unexpected benefits of self-pacing as their students have the flexibility to complete their assignments on their own schedule. In some cases, the cancellation of extra-curricular…
Listen to “Ep 69: Integrating video-based coaching in k-12 education with Adam Geller of Edthena” on Spreaker. Ryan Kairalla, an experienced education professional and host of the Charter School Superstars podcast, recently interviewed Edthena founder, Adam Geller, about the experience and benefits of video-based coaching and how educational networks can implement this practice. You can…
The use of digital resources without forethought creates concerns for student learning in regards to privacy, accessibility, and the digital divide. Educators must not rush into the use of virtual conferencing tools without proper training on how the tools work and what the privacy settings are. It is important that all educators evaluate the accessibility…
Educators who were expecting to teach in classrooms in Beijing, China, are now teaching virtual classes remotely from their homes. To prepare to facilitate virtual learning, educators had about half a week to set up for online learning. During the first few weeks, patience and flexibility was a necessity. Currently, these educators are engaging with…